Need help to chose the best camera for my application.

[lgRich 0]

Second attempt and new approach.

 

Sorry for my English…

 

Application :

Weather site

http://meteo.logigestion.ca/lg_WebCam.php

 

Budget:

Around $1,000.00

 

Criteria:

Outdoor for surface around 100 X 100 feet.

Best still image Day and night

Maximum angle coverage

PTZ or ePTZ

Best software include with the camera

PoE not required

 

My network:

SBS2008 server + 6 PC

Gigabyte switch

 

My choices:

Based after reading the technical data from each company

Panasonic WV-NW502S 1/3” CCD at $950.00

Axis P3344VE : 1/4” CMOS at $1,080.00

Vivotek SD8362E : 1/3” CMOS at $$775.00

Acti TCM-7811 : 1/3 CCD at $770.00

 

Your advice :

Based on your test and not on the Brand name

[thewireguys 3]

Have a look at Mobotix. A little over your budget but definitely worth a look.

 

 

http://www.mobotix.com/eng_US/content/view/full/4648

 

 

 

http://www.mobotix.com/eng_US/References/Public-Sector/Weather-Documentation

[hardwired 0]

You might also want to look at Stardot, they have integrated directly with certain weather stations to display data from them. They have features that make integration with webpages easier, too.

[lgRich 0]

Thanks for the info...

 

Very impressive…

 

I have downloaded the MxEasy User Manual and also looking at the different model of camera.

 

Few questions:

 

Which one and or category will be the best for my application?

 

How many stream can you watch with only one camera?

 

Thanks

[lgRich 0]

You might also want to look at Stardot, they have integrated directly with certain weather stations to display data from them. They have features that make integration with webpages easier, too.

 

Thanks, but like you can see at my web site, my weather station is already integrated.

http://meteo.logigestion.ca/wxlive.php

 

My need is for best still image and the possibility to change from time to time the angle of view…

[thewireguys 3]

Mobotix is nice because they have no moving parts, very low power and they don't require heater/blowers. Without seeing your site I would say the most versatile camera would be the M12.

 

http://www.mobotix.com/eng_US/content/view/full/4648

 

http://www.mobotix.com/other/Support/Demos/HiRes-Image-Quality

[lgRich 0]

My next camera will be probably Mobotix.

 

Watt do you thing about the new series D14 ?

 

Its available now in Canada.

 

Also I think I have enough light in my yard ( 2 automatic 75 watts tungsten) so I consider the MX-D14Di-Sec with the IP65 option.

 

My concern is about the right chose of the lens.

 

I am planning to install a 10’ high mast just in front of my main entrance at 20’.

 

The right lens need to cover around 30’ width at 20’ for the coverage of my main door and my car.

 

The left lens need to cover around 45’ width for the rest of my yard.

 

I think the best combination was D32 and D43 but not sure!!!

 

 

Yours advice or additional questions are welcome.

 

 

Thanks